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Mission

 

  Our mission is to disseminate architecture knowledge and skills. We aim to provide a balanced and integrated curriculum which enables graduates to combine theoretical and practical skills to design sophisticated solutions to architectural problems. Teaching, research, and community service are integral to the achievement of our mission, which together allow our faculty, graduates, and community to participate in the intellectual discourse of architecture.  

Vision

 

  Our vision is to be a regional leader in providing the highest quality of design education and conducting the most cutting-edge research in the field of architecture. We aim for our graduates to have the professional and creative skills to become an essential part in Kuwait’s development, and for our faculty to be highly sought experts for decision-making regarding the built environment for both the public and private sectors. We aim for our Department to be a critical hub of thinking and innovation in the global dialogue between art and science, culture and technology.  

Objectives

1) Preparing qualified architects who possess creative and technical skills and are able to develop innovative architectural projects.  

2)Preserving Kuwait’s architectural heritage by studying our indigenous architecture, the historical development of the built environment, and current architectural identity(s).  

3)Encouraging the adoption of sustainable architectural practices by developing designs that consider efficient use of resources, reduction of carbon emissions, and the preservation of the local environment.  

4)Contributing to urban design and city planning by training students to take into consideration the urban fabric, city infrastructure, transportation methods, and large-scale national development projects.   

5)Preparing graduates for the job market by teaching them about professional practice, helping them develop necessary teamwork skills, providing opportunities for networking with local professionals, and allowing them gain direct professional experience in local design firms and consulting companies. 

Outcomes: The Program is designed to ensure that graduates can demonstrate the following capabilities:

The Program prepares graduates to successfully and responsibly participate in the architecture profession as well as the broader societal and culture developments that surround them.

1)To arrive at architectural solutions based on methodological analyses and iterative design processes. 

2)To understand the development stages and decision-making process of architectural projects. 

3)To recognize the impact of planning and design solutions on societal behavior and prosperity.  

4)To learn about and employ the latest knowledge and technology in architecture, including 3D modeling and visualization, digital fabrication, and material science.  

5)To respect local and regional architectural identity and appreciate the value of indigenous design solutions. 

6)To understand the importance of sustainable architecture and to design in relation to the environmental conditions of the region. 

7)To participate effectively in teamwork settings.  

8)To be able to act professionally in business situations and when interacting with clients.  

9)To understand and implement municipal and planning regulations, while still reaching creative solutions.  

10)To serve the community through design consultation, historical and scientific research, and training programs.